Local business updates in Kobe and Suginami

In Kobe, the fried chicken shop ‘Kobe Karaage Ilbo Chicken’ in Nada Ward is scheduled to close on September 30, 2026. The closure, announced at the Iwaya Kita-machi location near Hanshin Iwaya Station, is due to a business review and the consolidation of operations by the parent company, ILBO Co., Ltd. The company continues to manage various food-related businesses, including frozen food manufacturing, wholesale, and vending machine operations.

In Suginami, a new Malatang specialty shop is set to open on October 26 at the former site of Caravan Coffee in Asagaya. The shop, located in the Star Road area near Asagaya Station, will hold a promotional period from its opening day through October 30, offering all items at half price. Recruitment notices suggest the new establishment may be affiliated with the local ‘Son-chan Shanghai Xiaolongbao Sakaba’.